I switched to decaf for both my cycles and gave it up completely for my FET (or rather will, I have had one small cup in the past week, today, and don't plan to have another. My transfer is in 10 days). My RE and nurse both said one cup a day was fine, and I'm a heavy coffee drinker normally, so for my first cycle I weaned myself down to one. Then, when I went for my day 3 scan, the RE I don't like so much made a comment about seeing the coffee in my bladder, and that was my last cup! I've decided on no coffee, not even decaf, because of what some ladies have said their TCM or acupuncturists have said about acidity. I've got nothing to lose by cutting out the coffee completely (other than my sanity - just kidding, I'm coping ok but I miss it). That said, with my previous natural pregnancy, I was drinking two cups a day until the bfp.

I haven't given up my coffee yet. But I only have one small cup if that. I don't drink sodas so that's all the caffeine I have all day. I'm not worried about it. It's just as important to not stress yourself out. Once I'm pregnant I'll drop down to half caf then slowly to decaf

Give it up! You don't want to look back and regret anything! I gave up caffeine, artifical sweeteners, etc. You can do it! You're investing so much time, money, emotional energy. ..why wouldn't you give your embryos 100% of yourself. I know that others may disagree with me...but honestly, if you think giving up these small treats are hard, wait until pregnancy! Thats even harder. Your body is not yours, it's the home for the baby...why not start it out right from the beginning? good luck!

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Gina721

I asked the nurse at my RE's office this question and she said one cup a day was fine, but they don't recommend more than that.

My RE was adamant about no caffeine only the week after my transfer. I went back and forth with decaf and a cup of regular since then but I am now 10 weeks. Good luck!

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imac22

I have never given up coffee. I drank a cup a day throughout my entire first pregnancy as well. This cycle I debated back and forth, but after talking to my RE she laughed at me. She said there is no reason to give it up. She said anything in moderation is fine. So I will continue to drink my cup a day as I cannot get through a day with 21 third graders and my own 2.5 year old without it, lol.

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mitsy27

Thanks everyone for the replies. As you all can see, the suggestions go both ways.

I do feel I should give it up and not take any chances (agree with you @babyalex123). The problem is I do crave for it. So for starters, I'm going to try and not have my morning cup of coffee for the next three days - Fri, Sat and Sun.

Let's see how my tiny experiment goes. Will let you know on Monday morning!

I hope I didn't offend you by saying don't have it. I know that once pregnant doctors say less than 200 mg is totally fine...i was just thinking for the cycle and 2ww maybe give it up so there's no regrets. good luck sweetie!

I wean to avoid the withdrawl. Try a half cup one day before you go without completely. I love coffee so much so I try to replace it with a "treat" of a special smoothie - I really like the "green" ones with a little spinach or kale. Might as well get some extra vitamins with my fluids!

Just limit it to one or two cups a day. I'm 27 weeks into my IVF pregnancy and they doctors don't even mind if you have one or two cups.. It's stressful enough going through IVF don't worry about a little coffee.

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Eirlis

I gave it up after my transfer and am going to stay off of it until the second trimester. Caffeine is a substance that goes through the placenta to the baby, so I'd rather not expose him to it until all of his organs are developed. I sure miss my morning cup though!

No way did you offend me!! I'm not sure what I said to make you think that. I completely agree with you about taking care of your body. As you are trying your best for a little baby you should want to make it the best for him or her.

The problem with me the addiction to morning coffee and the lack of will power.

I'm realising it is going to be very hard for me to give up my one cup.

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